aspiration

Example Sentences

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Manchester United gave Michael Carrick the dream start to his interim tenure as manager on Saturday, beating Manchester City 2-0 to deal a huge blow to their local rivals' Premier League title aspirations.

From Barron's

The traditional markers of success still resonate with this generation — 78% viewed homeownership as a central life aspiration, and about two-thirds valued marriage and parenthood.

From MarketWatch

This spirit of aspiration and ambition, while suggesting something of the world’s range and complexity, has been a major cultural force.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Today people have two aspirations - a car and a house. In the future they'll have three aspirations - a car and house and a robot," she says with a beaming smile.

From BBC

As we emerge from the drowsy holidays with aspirations of being fitter and more productive, one social-media trend jumps out: How about waking up everyday at 5 a.m.?

From The Wall Street Journal